City Labels Police a “School’’ to Create Gun-Free Zone

Published on July 7, 2024
Duration: 7:24

This video discusses a controversial move by New Orleans to designate a police station as a 'school' to create a 1,000-foot gun-free zone around it. The speaker critiques this tactic as a creative, yet potentially ineffective, workaround to circumvent Louisiana's constitutional carry laws and state legislative intent. The analysis highlights potential legal challenges and the practical implications for gun owners in the affected area.

Quick Summary

New Orleans has designated a police station as a 'school' to establish a 1,000-foot gun-free zone, a tactic criticized as a workaround to circumvent Louisiana's constitutional carry laws. The designation's legal validity is questioned, as the 'school' primarily serves internal police training, and existing state law exemptions may limit its effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Gun Control Tactics Evolve
  2. 00:39Introduction and Sponsor Segment
  3. 01:10Ammo Squared Service
  4. 02:18New Orleans Gun-Free Zone Plan
  5. 02:53Police Station Designated as 'School'
  6. 03:34City Council Justification
  7. 04:12Critique of the 'School' Designation
  8. 04:32NOPD Training on Constitutional Carry
  9. 05:40Exemptions to Gun-Free Zone Laws
  10. 06:18Louisiana Constitutional Carry Law
  11. 06:30Potential Legal Challenges
  12. 06:46Outro and D&D Mention

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did New Orleans designate a police station as a 'school'?

New Orleans declared its Eighth District police station a 'school' to create a 1,000-foot gun-free zone around it. This move is seen as an attempt to circumvent state laws and legislative intent regarding gun-free zones, especially after Louisiana enacted constitutional carry.

What are the implications of the 'school' designation for gun owners in New Orleans?

The designation creates a gun-free zone within 1,000 feet of the police station. However, Louisiana's gun-free school zone laws have several exemptions, such as for permit holders, private property, residences, and vehicles, which may limit the ordinance's practical impact.

Is the 'school' designation legally sound in Louisiana?

The legitimacy of the designation is questioned, as the police station currently functions as a 'school' primarily for internal officer training on constitutional carry. It's unclear if this meets the official definitions of a technical school in Louisiana, potentially making it a 'school in name only'.

How does this relate to Louisiana's constitutional carry law?

Louisiana's constitutional carry law, effective July 4th, allows eligible individuals to carry firearms without a permit. The city's action is a response to this, attempting to re-establish gun restrictions in specific areas despite the new state law.

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